March 17, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on The Beauty in the Birds
On a chill night, I put three pigeons in my car and headed east from San Francisco to an Oakland photo studio. Palomacy volunteer Jill did the same except traveling west from her home in Sunol. We met at Nuena … Continue reading
March 17, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Palomacy Gets the Craig Newmark Bump
Web pioneer, activist & philanthropist Craig Newmark has not only donated generously in support of Palomacy, but on March 5th, he gave us the gift of his time and media reach. I was invited to bring some birds to visit … Continue reading
March 11, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Little Bell’s Big Recovery
Little Ringneck Dove Bell (along with her healthy mate Reed) came in to our care in December with a big problem- torticollis (a neurological movement disorder characterized by a twisted neck and tilted head) so severe that it triggered violent … Continue reading
February 26, 2015
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Pet Pigeons Have a House, Need a Home!
Ajax, a dark-eyed King pigeon beauty with stunning black, white and grey plumage, has come a long way. She was found, at only 4 weeks old, near death in Alameda, CA in early November. Thankfully, she was rescued by Debbie, … Continue reading
November 30, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Art Auction to Benefit MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue
Thanks to the talent and generosity of Tulsa artist, bird rescuer and MickaCoo supporter Ashley Dietrich, you can bring the exquisite beauty of these portraits into your home while also helping the birds they honor. We are offering these signed … Continue reading
October 8, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Adopting Clementine- Guest Post by Xavier Heydt
Within the first week I welcomed Clementine, a young rescued King Pigeon, into my home, she (we think she’s female, time will tell) had already become so much a part of my life that I can’t imagine her not being … Continue reading
September 19, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Please Welcome MickaCoo Chairperson Clare
Clare Malone Prichard, a founding member of MickaCoo’s Advisory Committee and strong, steady presence, has generously accepted the role of Chair. Clare writes, “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as Chair of MickaCoo’s Advisory Committee. In the … Continue reading
September 19, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Please Join Me in Thanking Cheryl
Please join me in thanking Cheryl Dickinson for serving as MickaCoo’s first ever Advisory Committee Chair from 2011 through 2014. Cheryl has helped MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue in countless ways and, while she has resigned from her post as … Continue reading
July 31, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on Awesome Blossom, Guest Post by Alice Finney
Blossom came to my house by way of suggestion from MickaCoo volunteer Cheryl Dickinson. See, one of my pet pigeons, Mr. Stinker, whom I love very much, had been without a mate and very sad and lonely since his girlfriend, … Continue reading
July 11, 2014
by Elizabeth
Comments Off on A Home Fit for a King: A Guest Post by Donut & Mia Skillern
Donut- age 3 months, as told to Mia, Hi! I’m Donut, a young King pigeon. I was bred to be meat (squab) and when I was barely a month old, I was plucked from my life with my parents and … Continue reading